Exhibition: Dan Dare Pilot of the Future

Herne Bay's Seaside Museum is currently host to a Dan Dare exhibition, supported by the Dan Dare Corporation who own the character, which runs until 1st July 2017. Included in the exhibition are an impressive number of Dan Dare artworks and merchandise items dating back to the 1950s when the character was at the height of his popularity thanks to his ongoing adventures in Eagle comic. Dan Dare fans may recognise some of the items from previous touring exhibitions, including the 2002 Bristol Dan Dare exhibition, which was organised by David Britton, Nicholas Hill and Howard Smith to mark 50 years since Eagle was first published on 14th April 1950. [caption id="attachment_38403" align="aligncenter" width="618"] Dan Dare imagery on display at Herne Bay's Seaside Museum. Image: The Seaside Museum[/caption] [caption id="attachment_38402" align="aligncenter" width="618"] Dan Dare on display at Herne Bay's Seaside Museum. Image: The Seaside Museum[/caption] A Dan Dare "Eagle Day" on Father's Day, Sunday 18th June, has been announced, with fans of the character asked to go along and share memories with the exhibition's curator. Bring in any Dan Dare or Eagle items you might have and discover more about them. On 28th June, Eagle specialist Howard Smith will be giving a fully illustrated nostalgic talk, revealing the fascinating story of Eagle and Dan Dare in depth.

Related upcoming events

Love The Beano? Can’t get enough of superheroes? Read The Phoenix? Always wanted to have a go at making your own comic? You must visit the brand new Comics exhibition at Seven Stories.

Seven Stories has gathered together an eclectic mix of original comic art to impress and inspire all comics’ fans. See Desperate Dan and Dennis the Menace as they were drawn in the 1940s and 50s; find old friends like Oor Wullie, Minnie the Minx and Roy of the Rovers; imagine yourself on an adventure with Dan Dare from The Eagle.

The exhibition will feature Captain America, Wonder Woman, Superman and Hulk as drawn by British artist Ian Churchill. Ian works for Marvel and DC Comics, America’s largest comic corporations.

Current British comics creators like Kate Brown, Jamie Smart and Laura Ellen Anderson have prepared storyboards, sketches and 3d models to lend to the exhibition as well as giving Seven Stories’ visitors unique insight into their creative processes.

• Comics: Explore and Create Comic Art at Seven Stories runs until June 2018 at Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ. More details here: www.sevenstories.org.uk/exhibitions/comics